A hero abroad, a hero at home
My dad wasn’t perfect; he wasn’t the toughest guy in town or the richest, but he was the real deal, day in and day out.
Fatherhood
On being a super hero
For Father’s Day, my husband received a key chain inscribed with “Dad-a daughter’s first love and a son’s first hero.” That reality became clear this week when my son came home with a second grade homework assignment to write about a hero of his. He told me he was trying to decide between New York…
How do I honor a dishonorable father?
Leslie Vernick offers guidance for honoring a dishonorable parent.
Father’s Day… is Dad really happy??
. Research shows that as a young parent with young kids, I'm at the bottom of the bell curve of happiness.
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Fathers teach kids to keep on keeping on
Once again research has confirmed what the Bible has taught parents for centuries – loving discipline works.
Live the Promise
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The importance of fatherhood
How has your father impacted you? Listeners chime in with stories of the influence of fatherhood in their lives.
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The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”